Natisha is a hard working person. She graduated from Continental Academy Home School and is on her way to receive he bachelor’s degree in business. Natisha is a new Christian author who writes short novellas. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and 4 kids. She loves the Lord and believes that her work is not done yet. She is the author of “This Journey of Life has just Begun”About “This Journey of Life has just Begun”“This Journey of Life has just Begun” is about a young girl who is trying to make it in life. She had a baby at a very young age. When her baby grows up, she is raped and tortured by her teacher. The daughter starts acting loose after what happens to her, but God takes a hold on her life.DP: When did you first decide you wanted to become an author?Natisha: When I was about 8 years old, I wanted to become an author. I have always had a passion for writing.DP: How did you decide on the idea for your first book?Natisha: I was thinking about the time when I was a little girl, how so many things could happen to me. I decided that it was time to tell my story to others.DP: How long did it take you to write your first book?Natisha: 2 full months.DP: Did you self-publish or are you signed to a publishing company?Natisha: Yes I got my book published by a publishing company.DP: How did you decide on the cover for your most recent book?Natisha: I pray a lot in my room. That’s what made me choose my front cover.DP: Tell us about your writing style. Do you write on a schedule?Natisha: I balance my writing.DP: What makes your writing unique?Natisha: Because God gave me a gift to write.DP: As a writer, what motivates you?Natisha: I am motivated by my desire to be successful and accomplish my goals. And my kids motivate me as well. They made me the person I am today. I want to see better things in life besides poverty.DP: How do you balance your writing and various responsibilities that come along with being an independent author?Natisha: I usually write in the nighttime, because during the day I am very busy with my home-based business. My kids are in college. I do ministry work and enjoy being a wife as well. So everything I do is part-time.DP: When you’re not writing what are you doing?Natisha: I go to church, I work on my home-based business, and I also take mini vacations. I spend time with my family and I do what I love to do.DP: What’s a typical day like for you?Natisha: Life itself has its ups and downs, so I take each day, one time day at a time.DP: Tell us about your last book signing. Natisha: I did not do a book signing due to the late arrival on my books. But I am planning to have a book signing in the future.DP: Do you have contests or giveaways?Natisha: No not yet! But I’m gonna start in early march 2013.DP: Many independent authors find it hard to get readers to buy their books. How did you handle the challenges that come along with being a first-time author in a competitive and ever-changing market?Natisha: I had my publishing company help me sell my books. My friends help me as well.DP: What did you do on your 2nd book that you did not do in your first one?Natisha: I did a better job on my book cover.DP: If you could give one piece of advice to an up and coming author, what would it be?Natisha: Make sure you pick a good editor because I had problems with my book being edited the right way. Now my book is being edited by a great editor.DP: Where can readers purchase a copy of your book?Natisha: www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, and at www.authorhouse.com